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HM Coastguard and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are involved in a multi agency operation to rescue a dog that has gone over the cliff at Devil’s Chimney near Ventnor this afternoon (Wednesday). Firefighters from Ryde, Shanklin...

Hovertravel have been forced to suspend their Ryde-Southsea passenger service this morning (Friday) as a result of the adverse weather conditions. Strong winds and turbulent seas mean the Flyer hovercraft are unable to run. The cross-Solent operator says that an...

Police are appealing for the Isle of Wight public’s help in tracing 13-year-old Connor Brooke, who has gone missing from hospital in Newport. Connor is described as being white, around 5ft foot tall, of slim build and with blonde hair...

A section of Newport High Street remains closed to traffic this morning (Wednesday) to enable Southern Water to carry out emergency repairs. The closure, from the junction with Quay Street to Coppins Bridge, came into force at 19:00 last night...

Police have descended on an area of Lake and have sealed off a byway following a serious incident this evening (Monday). At around 17:15, a number of officers responded to the area surrounding Scotchells Brook Lane off Newport Road. They...

The main road through Godshill will be closed in both directions this evening (Wednesday) to allow for emergency repair works by Southern Water. High Street will close from its junction with Church Hill to its junction with Hollow Lane from...

Emergency services, including the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, are attending an incident in the heart of Godshill this afternoon (Tuesday). The main road through the village has been closed in both directions whilst Police, fire and ambulance...

Looking for a day out with the kids on the Isle of Wight? It's sometimes difficult to come up with fresh ideas to keep all of the family amused... Island Echo's guide highlights destinations and attractions to consider. This brand...

Police on the Isle of Wight are searching for missing 17-year-old Addison Faulkner from Cowes. Addison hasn’t been seen since around 20:00 last night (Monday 22nd April) and concerns are growing for his welfare. He was last seen in the Granville...

Red Funnel’s hi-speed Red Jet service is experiencing a level of disruption this morning (Saturday) due to technical issues. A number of crossing between West Cowes and Southampton have been cancelled, according to the cross-Solent operator. The 06:15 and 07:15...